For those of you interested in AI, leadership, and the future of work: I was invited by the Swiss leadership podcast iTrust, interviewed on what our workdays will look like in 2035, what leadership in the AI revolution will look like, and how us people can adapt to stay ahead.Watch the Podcast Here (German Version) Here are the 3 most important takeaways: Prioritize Human-Centric Leadership As machines will handle any and all routine and operational tasks at some point in the future, your greatest value as a leader is providing vision, purpose, and psychological passion, safety, and drive. Communicate transparently about AI’s predicted role in your organization as a co-worker and co-employee, address anxieties about displacement, offer reskilling, and foster empathy to build trust and retain top talent. Establish a Culture of Experimentation Avoid the trap of “AI for AI’s sake.” Start with small, well-defined use cases, break down silos, and empower cross-functional teams to “fail fast” and iterate. Agile structures and a mindset of continual learning are your keys to innovation. Instead of fearing automation, lean into AI agents as partners that free up time for and also greatly enhance your creative and strategic work. Invest in Human Capital Layoffs for short-term gains only weaken your organization. Instead, upskill your people with AI-personalized learning, give them ownership of projects, and recognize the irreplaceable value of their experience and insights. Research deeply into AI tools yourself, experiment, learn their strengths, and integrate them into your team’s workflows to boost productivity. And most importantly: Don’t lose the fun and optimism in a chaotic world.
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